The mark for 1722 is from a tea-caddy made by Bowles Nash, whose mark is a B with a star.
1736 to 1755
The example given on the [opposite page] for the year 1753 shows the date letter s, and is noticeable as likely to be confused with the letter f 1741.
1756 to 1775
The mark for 1761 on a cake-basket with the maker’s mark, E.R. (Edward Romer) is illustrated ([page 291]). It will be observed that from this date the initial letters of Christian and surname of makers were now used. This was compulsory in 1739 by 12 of George II cap. 26.
For the year 1773 a sugar-bowl is illustrated ([page 283]). The marks are given on the [opposite page]. The makers were S. and J. Crespell.
LONDON MARKS